Transmission Case: Removal

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Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
Remove the clutch release lever and the release bearing. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Release Bearing and Lever.>
Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
Remove the bearing mounting bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Mounting Bolt
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Remove the main shaft rear plate.

Fig 2: Removing Main Shaft Rear Plate
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Remove the bolts and nuts, and separate the transmission case into the right and left cases.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Case Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly.
NOTE: Use a hammer handle, etc. to remove if too tight.

Fig 4: Removing Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly
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Remove the main shaft assembly.
Remove the front differential assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Front Differential Assembly
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Remove the differential side retainers and taper roller bearing outer races on the left and right sides. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly.>
NOTE: Do not confuse the right and left taper roller bearing outer races.
Remove the reverse idler gear. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Reverse Idler Gear.>
Remove the shifter fork and rod. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Shifter Fork and Rod.>
Remove the front oil guide.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Oil Guide
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